This book does a great job of following on snowflake on a journey through the water cycle (much more in depth than The Little Raindrop). The Snowflake: A Water Cycle Story by Neil Waldman This is another book that reads almost like poetry! Follow Drop as he goes on an adventure not just through the water cycle, but all around the world- a great way to remind children that the whole planet depends on water. Ages 3-6Ī Drop Around the World by Barbara McKinney The end of the book explains each page in the story using more scientific terms and detailed explanations. The book almost reads like a poem as it follows water on a journey through the seasons. Water is Water is another good book for introducing the water cycle to young children. My kids especially loved how the text plays an active role in the pictures! Ages 4-6 It helps children understand the question of where water comes from through gorgeous and colorful illustrations that draw the reader in. Ages 6-9Īll the Water in the World by George Ella Lyon and Katherine TillotsonĪll the Water in the World is a great book for introducing the water cycle to preschoolers, kindergarteners, and even first graders. It reads almost like a cartoon and answers common questions children have about water. I love that this book covers more than just the water cycle, including water conservation and why water is useful. It even includes some simple water experiments young children can do! Ages 3-5 Did a Dinosaur Drink this Water? by Robert E. I love that children can related to the various ways we see water in our everyday lives mentioned in this book, like getting water from the faucet, playing in the rain, and swimming. This book doesn’t specifically talk about the water cycle, but reading it would be a great way to introduce water to younger children. The illustrations are just gorgeous and might even inspire you to make some art similar to the illustrations in the book! Ages 3-5 I Get Wet by Vicki Cobb In this story, children will learn the basic concepts of the water cycle by following Little Raindrop on his journey. (This post contains affiliate links.)Ĭhildren’s Books about the Water Cycle The Little Raindrop by Joanna Gray You might be surprised which books your child relates to- even if they are not in the suggested age range. I’ve provided a general age range for each book, but but I’m a firm believer in listening to your child. This collection of books about the water cycle will provide kids with all kinds of information. My preschooler often wonders about where rain comes from and why things melt, while my second grader has been curious about where river water comes from and where it ends up. It’s something we see in our everyday lives and almost seems magical to young kids. You’ll find books for preschool and on up! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board!Ĭhildren of all ages are naturally curious about the water cycle. Here’s a collection of some of our favorite books about the water cycle. The water cycle is a common science topic for students in a variety of grade levels (especially in states teaching the NGSS- Next Generation Science Standards).
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